FEST 2016 | Page 7

“There’s a mythical aura surrounding the debauchery that occurs at the Holiday Inn Gainesville during Fest weekend each year. Crowdsurfing in a fancy chair while covering MCR for 100 drunk new friends singing along at 3AM at a not-so-secret acoustic lobby after party, there was definitely a fitting send-off to my favorite Fest yet. I also liked the part involving beer.” (Tommy M.) “the people. Walking down the street and being able to befriend nearly anyone with just a simple smile is the best feeling. Everyone there just seems to, like, get it. You know?” (Doug G.) “i was hanging out with a friend that i rarely get to see and The Obsessives came up to us and asked me to buy them beer and i said yes because they’re beautiful and then a creepy clown walked past me.” (Michelle B.) “Rushing the stage at the Dead to Me show at Boca Fiesta and jamming out to ‘By The Throat.’” (Ethan F.) “Eating at Flaco’s with friends!” (Sean K.)